Delyna Diop Biography, Husband, Kids, Age, Net worth, Daughter

Who is Delyna Diop? 

Delyna Hayward, now known as Delyna Diop, is an American celebrity family well-known for being the mother of Issa Rae. Then again, a report by IMDb says Delyna Diop is known for her appearance in the blockbuster movie “Insecure (2016).” Issa Rae is a famous American YouTuber, writer, and film actress, known for her appearances in blockbusters “Awkward Black Girl, and Insecure.” 

Issa Rae was born Jo-Issa Rae Diop on January 12, 1985, in Los Angeles, California, part of the United States of America, so she was 37 years old. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree from the prestigious Stanford University and has contributed her quota to the American movie industry and entertainment industry by extension. Oh, and she got married to Louis Diame in 2021. 

A report on the internet also says that Delyna Diop is a retired French and Spanish teacher. In this article, I will share Delyna Diop’s biography, career, age, children, husband, daughter, net worth, and a few other things you probably didn’t know about her. Before we continue, however, let’s take a quick look at her profile summary.

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Delyna Diop Biography 

Delyna Diop was born Delyna Hayward on July 11, 1951, in her home country, the United States of America. She celebrated her 71st birthday in July 2022, so her zodiac sign is Cancer. Then again, she has black skin color, belongs to the African-American ethnic group, and holds American citizenship by birth. 

And speaking of American citizenship, Delyna was born to Afro-American parents in Louisiana, California, part of the United States. Moreover, Delyna Hayward has a black-colored curly hair type and a black-colored pair of eyes. 

Delyna Diop Education 

Delyna Diop (nee Hayward) had her elementary and high school education in local schools in California. Of course, she would later proceed to one of the public universities in the US, where she obtained her first degree (Bachelor’s degree). 

Delyna Diop Career 

According to a report on the internet, Delyna Diop worked as a French and Spanish teacher at Washington Preparatory High School during her active years. Although she is now a retired teacher, not many people know her for being a retired teacher. As it is, more people know her because of her daughter’s — Issa Rae’s — influence. 

Besides that, sources say she appeared in the 2016 blockbuster film “Insecure” as one of the cast. As we pointed out earlier, her daughter Issa Rae is a famous American film and television actress, who rose to notoriety following her appearances in blockbuster films like “Awkward Black Girl, and Insecure.” 

Delyna Diop Age, Birthday, Nationality 

Delyna Diop was 71 years years old. She celebrates her birthday on July 11, so her zodiac or birth sign is Cancer. Then again, she belongs to the Afro-American ethnic background, has black skin color, and has a black-colored hair type and a black-colored pair of eyes. 

Because she is originally a native of Louisiana, California, part of the United States of America, Delyna Diop (nee Hayward) holds American citizenship by birth. 

Delyna Diop Husband, Divorce, Daughter, Kids 

Delyna Diop, once known as Diop Hayward, was married to Abdoulaye Diop. Reports say Abdoulaye Diop is a Senegalese pediatrician and neonatologist — and has a medical practice in Inglewood, California. Speaking more about that, Delyna and her better half met each other for the first time in France when they were still undergrad students. 

Later, they started dating and would later get married. After being married for years, Delyna Diop and her husband, Abdoulaye Diop, went their separate ways. At the time of their divorce, their daughter Issa Rae was a high school student, and sources claimed that the reason why the duo separated stunned their daughter Issa Rae. 

Before they went their different ways, however, the duo shared five children: three sons and two daughters. Side by side, Amadou Diop, Lamine Diop, and Malick Diop are the names of their three sons, whereas Elize Diop and Jo-Issa Rae Diop (now known as Issa Rae) are the names of their two daughters. 

Delyna Diop Net worth 

Delyna Diop does not have an estimated net worth. Otherwise, we gathered that she made quite a good fortune during her active years as a teacher at the prestigious Washington Preparatory High School.